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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.96, 16,898.82 and 6,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.96, 16,898.82 and 6,589.12 is: 9,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.96 : 16,898.82 = 6,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.96/16,898.82 = 6,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.96x = 16,898.82 × 6,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.96x = 111,348,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,348,352.84/11,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.73

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